Iskandar Regional Development AuthorityEastern Regional Organisation for Planning and Human Settlement

46 EAROPH REGIONAL CONFERENCEIskandar MalaysiaThistle Hotel, Johor Bahru, 19 - 20 November 2013

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Transforming Cities : ‘Spatial and Socio-economic Dimensions’

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For Inquiries for Paper Presentation Opportunities and Early Registration : Conference Secretariat , EAROPH International, Ministry of Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local GovernmentRoom 26, Level 20, No. 51, Persiaran Perdana, Persint 4, 62100 Putrajaya, Malaysia.

Tel: +603 – 8893 0899 Fax: +603 – 8893 0899 E-mail: secretariat@earoph.info

PERUMAHAN RAKYAT ISKANDAR MALAYSIA (PRISMA) The objective of building PRISMA is to build a better and improved quality rental housing in Iskandar Malaysia with improved public facilities in conducive living environment. The �rst phase of this project involve the construction of approximately 1,500 units of houses, each with the minimum area of 900 square feet, in a 3 ½ to 4 storey apartment blocks. Other prominent features of this project design are the elements of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED), utilization of IBS system, eco-friendly and promotes interaction amongst community. Maintenance and management aspect of this housing is also vital as this project should set the benchmark for future public housing projects in the country. Under this project, e�ort has been taken to develop the housing database and pro�ling target group for appropriate selection of tenants and bene�ciaries.

Source: http://www.iskandarmalaysia.com.my/social-programmes

KOTA ISKANDAR Kota Iskandar (formerly Johor State New Administrative Centre (JSNAC) is an administrative centre for the state government of Johor, Malaysia. It is located in Nusajaya and it is the �rst phase of the Nusajaya project. It was named after the late Sultan of Johor, Sultan Iskandar. The Nusajaya project itself is a part of Iskandar Malaysia. The administrative centre is consist of the State Assembly Building (now Bangunan Sultan Ismail), Chief Minister Complex (now Bangunan Dato' Jaafar bin Muhammad) and the Secretariat of the State of Johor. The buildings will face the kiblat (directions of Kaaba) and is based on a Johor-Malay and Moorish architecture. The Chief Minister Complex and Secretary of State building is where the chief minister's o�ce, state EXCO o�ces, Secretary of State o�ce and many other departments are housed. The area covers 21,480 square feet (1,996 m2) of o�ce space in a �ve storey structure.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kota_Iskandar,_Johor

WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT - PUTERI HARBOUR Puteri Harbour, the southernmost marina and waterfront development on mainland Asia, is nestled at the narrow-most point along the Straits of Johor separating Singapore from the Asia continent.With a premier waterfront and marina precinct featuring waterfront residences with access to the open sea, ritzy commercial developments, an eclectic mix of restaurants and trendy entertainment outlets, and a promenade overlooking marinas and the Straits of Johor, all accessible via land and water transport.This prestigious waterfront address enjoys the distinction of being the Jewel of Nusajaya - South East Asia’s foremost and largest integrated urban development covering 24,000 acres. Sitting on 688 acres of prime waterfront land, this exciting and breathtaking waterfront development charts a new attitude to luxury living.

Source: http://puteriharbour.com.my/puteri_harbour.php

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

The Millenium is a period of greater challenges as we face the unenviable task of balancing natural resources with the demands of a burgeoning population, economic growth and higher energy consumption. We are facing the brink of becoming unsustainable. The Asian region is expected to contain highest population growth by 2020. As our region develops and the cities grow, we face a state of over-burden, where our resources are strained and our urban areas may be uncomfortable areas to live in. Many have taken initiatives to respond to that challenge with the aim to achieve sustainability and livability.

Such e�orts have transformed these cities. This conference provides a platform for sharing and at the same time providing an avenue for us in the EAROPH region to deliberate further on the call for sustainable transformation. Instead of treating sustainability as a narrow ecological question framed by business as usual, this conference will addresses the human condition factor across the integrated domains of economics, ecology, social and culture. The call for social transformation to grow alongside economic and spatial transformation becomes more relevant today and should shape our future cities.

The conference hopes to gather people from all walks of life that have interest in the betterment of human settlements, as the responsibility to act now to work towards a better tomorrow lies within us all.

ABOUT EAROPH

EAROPH is an international non-government and multi-sectorial organization that brings together the private, public and academic sector to foster the exchange of insights and experiences among countries in the EAROPH region. EAROPH promotes excellence in planning, development and management as well as consolidate and continuously promote the provision for better quality of life and sustainability of Human Settlements.

The EAROPH region covers countries in Asia, Australia and the Paci�c region and was o�cially inaugurated in 1960. It gained its NGO status from the United Nations through its then parent organisation, the International Federation of Housing and Planning (IFHP) and today the EAROPH secretariat is in Kuala Lumpur, after it moved from India in 1978.

For Inquiries for Paper Presentation Opportunities and Early Registration : Conference Secretariat , EAROPH International, Ministry of Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local GovernmentRoom 26, Level 20, No. 51, Persiaran Perdana, Persint 4, 62100 Putrajaya, Malaysia.

Tel: +603 – 8893 0899 Fax: +603 – 8893 0899 E-mail: secretariat@earoph.info

ABOUT ISKANDAR MALAYSIA

Iskandar Malaysia is the main southern development corridor in Johor, Malaysia. A Iskandar Malaysia is the main southern development corridor in Johor, Malaysia. A special economic region, Iskandar Malaysia was established on 30 July 2006. Covering an area of 2,216.3 sq.km. , Iskandar Malaysia is accessible by air via the Senai International Airports and roadways from Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. A fast developing region, Iskandar Malaysia is set to become the most developed region in Southern Peninsular Malaysia, as it attracts investments, business and living opportunities. Five ‘Flagship Zones’ has been established as development focal points to achieve the vision of developing Iskandar Malaysia into a strong and sustainable metropolis of international standing.

Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) Address: #G-01, Block 8, Danga Bay, Jalan Skudai, 80200 Johor Bahru MALAYSIA Tel : +6 07 233 3000 | Fax : +6 07 233 3001 www.iskandarmalaysia.com.my

CONFERENCE SUB-THEMES

Designing Future Cities In designing our future cities, it is important to place the right ingredients towards livability. These ingredients take into account the needs of today’s community to ensure that our cities are comfortable, safe, healthy and inclusive. Cities today are very competitive and city transformation has introduced new skylines and modern buildings, changing the urban landscape and creating new image for them. These pose many local challenges as cities aslo struggle to rede�ne themselves as they search back for their identity. Designing future cities will always remains a debate, as more cities have to regenerate and redevelop to provide for the growing population and growing role as economic centres.

“Social rami�cations of economic transformation”As more people live in cities, it becomes a mirror of society. The form that economic growth and social change have taken has been critical to the emergence of new growth and social change have taken has been critical to the emergence of new problems in cities. This dismal picture is by no means exclusive to one nation and a more conscious e�ort is seen to encourage urban regeneration, sosial integration and the development of more livable communities. Local solutions become important where a�ordable housing, public health, safety and education are as important as employment opportunities and where diversity and cultural values becomes paramount in today’s cities.

Innovative & Technological Solutions for CitiesMany cities take a conscious e�ort to address the issues of climate change. City’s transformation today seek modern technologies to solve urban problems and issues. The role of technology has always been contested, as far as sustainability is concern, as they are either perceived to be part of the problem or part of the solution. Nevertheless, innovation and technological development is fast growing. To combat the complex issues of the present, technological solutions are expected to play a key role towards mitigating and adapting to the negative impacts of climate change.

Managing Cities Today for TomorrowAs cities play important role in urbanization and globalisation, it has become more complex to manage and administer. City infrastructure and shelter is no longer enough to humanized cities. Today, cities need to be managed according to their unique personality. City managers are faced with the task to create a sense of belonging and to encourage the co-responsibility. This is not only to ensure quality of life but also to bring stability to cities and societies. Hence city management becomes an important ingredient to city transformation.

TECHNICAL TOUR

Time Schedule

2.30 p.m. Delegates to assemble at Hotel Lobby2.45 p.m. Depart to Perumahan Rakyat Iskandar Malaysia3.00 p.m. Arrive at Perumahan Rakyat Iskandar Malaysia – Short brie�ng3.30 p.m. Drive through • Educity • Puteri Harbour (stop to take photo)4.00 p.m. Kota Iskandar - *Bangunan Sultan Ismail and State Assembly Tour - photo shoot at Dataran5.30 p.m. End of Tour6.00 p.m. Delegates arrive at Hotel Lobby

*Note: There will be a fee involved for the Bangunan Sultan Ismail Tour. We need to con�rm on the numbers of people and block the time for the tour. They will also require for us to furnish the names of the participants to be able to enter the building.

EDUCITY EduCity Iskandar Malaysia is a 600-acre fully integrated best-in-class education hub located in Nusajaya, comprising universities and institutes of higher education, academia-industry action and R&D centres, student accommodations, as well as recreational and sports facilities. A �agship education initiative by Iskandar Investment via its subsidiary, Education@Iskandar Sdn Bhd, this multi-varsity education hub is the �rst of its kind in Asia.

Students and sta� in EduCity Iskandar Malaysia will enjoy an integrated campus experience with ready access to shared amenities including the International Student Village, which o�er dynamic lifestyle and living options and a 14,000-seater stadium and sports complex housing sporting facilities of international tournament standards.

Primary and secondary trust schools will also be established in EduCity Iskandar Malaysia, aimed at nurturing young local minds to become Malaysia’s future leaders.

Source:http://www.iskandarinvestment.com/master-planned-development-projects/educity/

REGISTRATION FEE

Category RegularEAROPH Member Registration RM 700.00Non - Member RM 850.00Accompanying Person RM 300.00Student RM 100.00

ABOUT EAROPH

EAROPH is an international non-government and multi-sectorial organization that brings together the private, public and academic sector to foster the exchange of insights and experiences among countries in the EAROPH region. EAROPH promotes excellence in planning, development and management as well as consolidate and continuously promote the provision for better quality of life and sustainability of Human Settlements.

The EAROPH region covers countries in Asia, Australia and the Paci�c region and was o�cially inaugurated in 1960. It gained its NGO status from the United Nations through its then parent organisation, the International Federation of Housing and Planning (IFHP) and today the EAROPH secretariat is in Kuala Lumpur, after it moved from India in 1978.

CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

Pre-Congress18th November 2013 (Monday)3.00 pm EAROPH 44th Executive Council Meeting (for EAROPH Members Only) Venue : Hibiscus & Alamanda Room5.00 pm Tea & Early Registration for conference8.30 pm to 10.30 pm EAROPH Dinner (by invitation only) Venue : Ra�esia & Jasmine Room

Congress Day 1 19th November 2013 (Tuesday)8.00am Registration for Conference9.00am Arrival of VIP’s and Guest of Honour9.15am Opening & Launch by Minister of Housing and Local Government, Malaysia Venue : Orchid Ballroom10.00am Refreshments

10.30 am Keynote Address Venue : Orchid Ballroom Keynote Paper 1 Transforming Cities: The Spatial and Social Economic Dimensions Sascha Hasselmayer, CEO CityMart.com and Co-founder Living Labs Global and Interlace-Invent 11.15 am Keynote Paper 2 Transforming Iskandar Malaysia – Challenges to sustain growth and ensure sustainability Professor Datuk Ismail Ibrahim, Chief Executive of IRDA

12.00 pm Plenary Session Venue : Orchid Ballroom Key Topic : Transforming Cities Today – Key Challenges and Opportunities Panelist Hamdan Majeed Khazanah Nasional Berhad Professor Dato’ Dr Shamsul Amri Baharuddin University Kebangsaan Malaysia Dato’ Ghazali bin Mohd Ali Boustead Holdings Berhad Minister’s Networking Session Venue : Hibiscus & Alamanda Room Key Topic : Challenges in the Governance of Cities Today

Invited Guest: City Mayor’s and Administrators

1.00 -2.00 pm Lunch and Prayers2.30 pm World Cafe Sessions World Café 1 Venue : Orchid Ballroom

Designing Future Cities “Ensuring the right ingredients for livability” Moderator Bernadus Djonoputra EAROPH Indonesia

World Café 2 Venue : Hibiscus & Alamanda Room

“Social rami�cations of economic transformation”

Moderator Nor Hisham Hussein Head Social Development, Iskandar Regional Development Authority

3.00 pm Paper 1 Low Carbon Urban Regeneration Plan: the Post Shanghai Expo Urban Best Practices Area (UBPA) Dr Stanley Yip, Past President, Hong Kong Institute of Planners Director, Planning & Development, Arup Honorary Professor, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Paper 1 Singapore Public Housing – A Unique Model of Housing a Nation Dr Belinda Yuen, National University of Singapore

3.30pm Paper 2 Shrinking Japanese Cities and Towns Hirohide Konami, Executive Director, Research Institute of National Land Policy, Tokyo, Japan and Member EAROPH Japan

Paper 2 Happiness City Index : Malaysia’s Initiative with Local Authorities Dr. Dahlia Rosly, Deputy Director General (Development) Federal Department Town and Regional Planning Malaysia.

4.00 pm Paper 3 The Eco Cities of China Dr Yang Guiging Urban Planning Department, Tongji University, Shanghai, China Paper 3 Social Welfare Policy – Recognising Citizens Needs Dr Deokho Cho Dean of Public Administration School, University of Daegu, South Korea

4.30 pm Re�ections of the Day4.45 pm Refreshments & End of Day7.00 pm Congress Dinner - all Invited Venue – Rumah Johor, Urban Forest Park, Johor Bahru

Guest of Honour Chief Minister of Johor Minister of Housing, Local Government and Urban Well-being Hosted by Iskandar Regional Development Authority and City of Johor Bharu

46 EAROPH REGIONAL CONFERENCETransforming Cities The Spatial and Socio-economic Dimensions19 - 20 November 2013

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Congress Day 2 20th November 2013 (Wednesday)9.00am Welcome Remarks Secretary General of EAROPH9.15am Keynote 3 Venue : Orchid Ballroom

“The Living City - Future Proo�ng Urban Development” Andrew Comer BSc, CEng, FICE, FIHT Partner and Director of Environment & Infrastructure, Buro Happold, United Kingdom

10.00am Refreshments10.15 am World Café Session World Cafe 3 Venue : Orchid Ballroom Innovative & Technological Solutions for Cities Moderator Mohamad Saelal Head Projects and PMO, Iskandar RegionalDevelopment Authority World Cafe 4 Venue : Hibiscus & Alamanda Room Managing Cities Today for Tomorrow Moderator Ar. S. Thiriloganathan Honarary Secretary EAROPH Malaysia

10.20 am Paper 1 Water by Design: A Shifting Paradigm in Urban Built Environment Nina Yang, Executive Director CPG Urban Planning, Singapore

Paper 1 Managing Cities Assets Kerry Mc Govern, EAROPH Australia and Principal KMcGovern & Associates.

10.50 am Paper 2 Sustainable Urban Drainage Prof Dr Nor Azazi Zakaria, Director River Engineering and Urban Drainage Research Centre, University Science Malaysia Paper 2 Public-Private Partnership Incremental Planning in a Fast Growing Industrial Zones – A Case Study from Karimun Municipality Dr Ir. Muhamad Basuki Hadimuljono, Director General of Spatial Development, Ministry of Works, Indonesia

11.20 am Paper 3 Innovative and Technological Solutions: The Key Ingredients To A�ordable and Livable Housing. Ar. Edric Marco C. Florentino EAROPH Philippines and Principal of E. FLORENTINO 3 + associates Paper 3 Managing Cities the Smart Way by Simens Malaysia

11.50 am Closing Session Venue : Orchid Ballroom

11.55 am Re�ections and Way Forward

12.15 pm Closing Ceremony Professor Datuk Ismail Ibrahim Chief Executive Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA)

12.30 pm Welcome Jakarta – EAROPH World Congress 2014

12.45 pm End of EAROPH 46th Regional Congress 2013

SPECIAL PROGRAMMESPlease Register

2.00 pm TECHNICAL VISIT Flagship B – Nusajaya, Iskandar Malaysia 3RD ISKANDAR MALAYSIA SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT (IMSS) 2013 A special programme by Iskandar Regional Development Authority2.00 pm to 6.00 pm Visit to:

1. Iskandar Malaysia Public Housing (visit and brie�ng)

2. Educity, Medini, Legoland and Nusajaya Residential (tour only)

3. Puteri Habour (visit and brie�ng)

4. Kota Iskandar (Johor State Administrative O�ce Complex) the Sultan Ismail Building and State Assembly Tour 2.00pm to 2.15pm Welcome Address

2.15pm to 3.00pm Paper 1 Updates on Iskandar Malaysia and Moving Forward3.00pm to 3.45pm Paper 2 Social, the impact on social agenda due to the drastic transformation in Iskandar Malaysia3.45pm to 5.00pm Paper 3 Environment and Low Carbon Lifestyle5.00pm to 5.30pm Q&A and Discussion Session

5.30 pm End of Tour (delegates return to hotel) Refreshments and End of IMSS 2013

CONGRESS DINNERHosted by Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) and City of Johor Bahru 19th November 2013Venue – Johor House, Urban Forest Park, Johor Bharu

Time Programme

7.00 pm Arrival of EAROPH Congress Participants @ Rumah Johor, Hutan Bandar

8.00 pm Welcoming silat and kompang to receive the arrival of VVIP @ Rumah Johor

8.10 pm Welcome speech by Prof. Datuk Ismail Ibrahim, CE of IRDA as host

8.20 pm About Rumah Johor (narration)

8.30 pm ‘Makan Kenduri’ starts

9.00 pm Traditional Performance ‘Zapin’ and ‘Kuda Kepang’

9.45 pm Joget Lambak

10.30 pm Dinner Ends